Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHRM_V: Pharmacy


  1. PHRM_V 100 (18) Foundations of Pharmacy

    Scientific concepts and pharmacy practice principles. Role of the pharmacist, patient assessment skills, professional identity, communication skills, and an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  2. PHRM_V 111 (15) Medication Management I

    Modules and integration activities focusing on: an introduction to infectious diseases; musculoskeletal disorders; dermatology; eyes, ears, nose, and throat disorders; and hematology. Prerequisite: PHRM 100. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  3. PHRM_V 131 (2) Study Design and Interpretation I

    Principles of clinical study design, focusing on biostatistical foundations, randomized controlled trials, and systematic review of randomized controlled trials. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  4. PHRM_V 141 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice I

    Current and future roles for pharmacists and controversies in pharmacy practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  5. PHRM_V 161 (2) Technology in Healthcare

    Knowledge and skills related to the role and applications of technology in health care. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  6. PHRM_V 170 (1) Community Service Learning I

    Service learning activities with external community partner sites and members. Pass/Fail. Not offered in 2023/24. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  7. PHRM_V 171 (2) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient I

    Prescription processing, drug distribution systems, and select patient care activities in real world outpatient environments. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 100, PHRM 111, PHRM 131, PHRM 141, PHRM 161. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  8. PHRM_V 211 (15) Medication Management II

    Modules and integration activities focusing on respirology and cardiovascular disorders. Corequisite: PHRM 231. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  9. PHRM_V 212 (15) Medication Management III

    Modules and integration activities focusing on nephrology, endocrinology, and neurology. Prerequisite: PHRM 211. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  10. PHRM_V 221 (2) Nutrition for Pharmacists

    Foundations of nutrition, nutrition for healthy individuals through the lifespan, and selected clinical applications of nutrition in pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  11. PHRM_V 231 (2) Study Design and Interpretation II

    Principles of screening and diagnostic tests, clinical prediction rules, clinical practice guidelines, conflicts of interest, economic evaluation of therapeutics and medical technologies, harm-benefit analysis, and how to incorporate the best available evidence into practice. Corequisite: PHRM 211. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  12. PHRM_V 241 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice II

    Current and future roles for pharmacists and controversies in pharmacy practice, focusing on the roles and training opportunities for pharmacists in specialty areas of outpatient and inpatient practice. Prerequisite: PHRM 171. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  13. PHRM_V 251 (1) Institutional Practice Skills

    Preparation for experiential learning in the hospital setting. Focuses on enhancing familiarity with the care environment and developing skills suited for students to apply to patient care during institutional experiential rotations. Prerequisite: PHRM 171. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  14. PHRM_V 252 (1) Clinical Skills: Administration of Injections

    Training for authorization to administer injections. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  15. PHRM_V 261 (1) Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety

    Overview of Indigenous health in Canada and the role a pharmacist can have in collaborating with Indigenous communities in providing culturally safe care and healing Prerequisite: PHRM 171. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  16. PHRM_V 270 (1) Community Service Learning II

    Service learning activities with external community partner sites and members. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 171. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  17. PHRM_V 271 (2) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient II

    Prescription processing, drug distribution systems, and select patient care activities in real world outpatient environments. Focus on direct patient care activities. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 211, PHRM 212, PHRM 221, PHRM 231, PHRM 241, PHRM 251, PHRM 252, PHRM 261, PHRM 270. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  18. PHRM_V 272 (1) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Inpatient and Health Authority-Based

    Application of problem-solving skills to patient care activities in real world inpatient and/or health authority-based settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  19. PHRM_V 300 (2-9) Special Topics

  20. PHRM_V 301 (2-9) Selected Topics

    Thesis or essay. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  21. PHRM_V 302 (2-6) Directed Studies in Clinical Pharmacy

    Individual assignments involving library and clinical investigation of specific problems relating to drug utilization and information topics. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  22. PHRM_V 303 (2-6) Directed Studies in Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

    Individual assignments involving library and laboratory investigation of problems involved in the development of pharmaceutical dosage forms. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  23. PHRM_V 304 (2-6) Directed Studies in Pharmacy Education

    Individual assignments involving library and scholarly inquiry related to pharmacy education. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  24. PHRM_V 305 (2-6) Directed Studies in Pharmacology

    Individual assignments involving library and laboratory investigation of certain aspects of drug action. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  25. PHRM_V 306 (2-6) Directed Studies in Pharmacy Practice

    Individual assignments involving library and field work investigations of problems associated with pharmacy practice. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  26. PHRM_V 307 (2-6) Directed Studies in Epidemiology and Health Outcomes

    Individual assignments involving scholarly inquiry related to epidemiology or health outcomes. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  27. PHRM_V 311 (12) Medication Management IV

    Modules and integration activities focusing on psychiatry; gastroenterology disorders; and oncology and palliative care. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 271, PHRM 272.

  28. PHRM_V 312 (12) Medication Management V

    Modules and integration activities focusing on reproductive health, sexual health, and genitourinary disorders; special infectious diseases; and toxicology. Prerequisite: One of PHRM 271, PHRM 272. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  29. PHRM_V 321 (3) Travel Health

    Providing a consultative service to patients based on patient medical and travel history. Recommending and administering vaccinations according to guidelines. Making recommendations regarding oral medications needed for safe travel. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  30. PHRM_V 322 (3) Peer Teaching in Pharmacy Skills

    Development and delivery of patient counselling role-playing activities.

  31. PHRM_V 323 (3) Pharmaceutical Care in Indigenous Health

    Indigenous health in Canada and the role pharmacists' cultural humility and safety can play when collaborating with other health professionals and Indigenous communities to provide care and healing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  32. PHRM_V 324 (3) Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

    Strategies for leveraging opportunities and addressing barriers to effective pharmacist integration into multidisciplinary primary care teams and optimizing patient care. Co-requisite: PHRM 311. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  33. PHRM_V 325 (3) Clinical Pharmacokinetics

    Lectures and discussions of topics on the application of pharmacokinetic principles and the use of therapeutic drug level monitoring in clinical pharmacy practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  34. PHRM_V 326 (3) Renal Pharmacotherapeutics

    Case-based approach to the pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy in nephrology with emphasis on the integration and application of fundamental principles to clinical situations in class. Prerequisite: Third-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  35. PHRM_V 327 (3) Toxicology and Precision Medicine

    Basic principles of toxicology; toxicity of pharmaceuticals, and precision medicine approaches to mitigate toxicity. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  36. PHRM_V 328 (3) Pharmacology of Drugs of Misuse and Abuse

    Biological, pharmacological, and psychological aspects of drugs of misuse and abuse. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  37. PHRM_V 329 (3) Leadership Experience Applied to Pharmacy (LEAP)

    Leadership skills in preparation for the practice of pharmacy in direct or non-direct patient care settings and contexts. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  38. PHRM_V 330 (3) Pharmacy Practice in Acute and Critically Ill Patients

    Pharmaceutical care concepts for managing acute and critically ill patients. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and a combined grade average of 70% in PHRM 211 and PHRM 212. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  39. PHRM_V 332 (3) Practical Applications of Pharmacoepidemiology & Health Economics

    Principles and methods of collecting epidemiological and economic evidence used to assess the value of pharmaceuticals and services provided by pharmacists. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  40. PHRM_V 333 (3) Pharmacotherapy in Oncology

    Common oncological diseases and their drug treatment. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  41. PHRM_V 340 (3) Pain Research and Therapy

    Basic mechanisms and the clinical management of acute and chronic pain. Prerequisite: Third Year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  42. PHRM_V 341 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice III

    Current and potential roles for pharmacists, and contemporary issues in pharmacy practice. Focus on the role of pharmacists as patient educators, researchers and collaborators in interprofessional teams. Prerequisite: One of PHRM 271, PHRM 272. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  43. PHRM_V 346 (3) Diabesity

    Current issues in obesity and diabetes from pathophysiology to patient care, with a focus on healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and optimizing outcomes. Prerequisite: Third-year standing. Equivalency: PHAR 546

  44. PHRM_V 351 (3) Practice Management and Leadership

    Application of management and leadership principles and skills to pharmacy operations. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 271, PHRM 272. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  45. PHRM_V 361 (1) Clinical Skills: Administration of Injections

    Training for authorization to administer injections. Equivalency: PHRM 252. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  46. PHRM_V 371 (4) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient III

    Direct patient care activities in an outpatient setting. Building on existing pharmaceutical knowledge and problem solving ability. Increased involvement in diverse patient care situations. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: One of PHRM 311, PHRM 312, PHRM 341, PHRM 351. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  47. PHRM_V 441 (1) Seminar: Advanced Topics in Pharmacy Practice

    Pharmacists in practice, emerging pharmacy practice issues and pharmacists as preceptors. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  48. PHRM_V 450 (2) PharmD Seminar

    Seminar course about current and potential roles for pharmacists. Students will also deliver an individual and a group seminar. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  49. PHRM_V 451 (4) Critical Appraisal of Pharmacotherapy Literature

    Principles of clinical study design, focusing on randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, epidemiologic studies (cohort, case-control), pharmacoeconomic analyses, clinical prediction rules, and guidelines. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  50. PHRM_V 452 (4) Patient Assessment Skills

    Principles and practices of patient assessment, applied to the monitoring of drug efficacy and toxicity. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  51. PHRM_V 453 (3) Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenomics

    Pharmacokinetic monitoring of drug therapy in common clinical situations with foundations for application to other drugs. Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine principles and applications to practice. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  52. PHRM_V 454 (2) Practice Management

    Values, concepts, issues and responsibilities of individuals exercising leadership and management roles in pharmacy practice and health care settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  53. PHRM_V 461 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 1

    Therapeutic foundations. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  54. PHRM_V 462 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 2

    Respirology, dermatology, and ears, eyes, nose, and throat. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  55. PHRM_V 463 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 3

    Cardiovascular disorders. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  56. PHRM_V 464 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 4

    Infectious diseases. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  57. PHRM_V 465 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 5

    Neurology and psychiatry. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  58. PHRM_V 466 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 6

    Gastroenterology and musculoskeletal disorders. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  59. PHRM_V 467 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 7

    Genitourinary disorders, reproductive health, endocrinology, and nephrology. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  60. PHRM_V 468 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 8

    Oncology, hematology, and toxicology. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  61. PHRM_V 469 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 9

    Acute and critical care of nephrology, neurology, cardiovascular disorders, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and respirology. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  62. PHRM_V 471 (12) Outpatient Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in outpatient settings. Patient care will be provided for a wide range of therapeutic areas. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  63. PHRM_V 472 (12) Inpatient and Health Authority-Based Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in inpatient and/or health authority-based settings. Patient care will be provided for a wide range of therapeutic areas. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  64. PHRM_V 473 (6-12) Selected Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Diverse options available in such domains as patient care (various settings), research, health policy, education, and others. The available placement options will vary from year to year depending on site/preceptor availability. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  65. PHRM_V 481 (2) Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Builds on the foundation of patient care and management learning with knowledge about healthcare system improvement. Focuses on principles of quality measurement and quality improvement in health. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: PHRM 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  66. PHRM_V 491 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of outpatient settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  67. PHRM_V 492 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Inpatient and Health Authority-Based

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of inpatient and/or health authority-based settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  68. PHRM_V 493 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Specialized Outpatient

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of specialized outpatient settings. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  69. PHRM_V 494 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Ambulatory/Primary Care

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of ambulatory or primary care settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  70. PHRM_V 495 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Selected Direct Patient Care

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in outpatient or inpatient settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  71. PHRM_V 496 (8) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Selected Direct Patient Care or Non-Direct Patient Care

    Options available in such domains as patient care (various settings), research, health policy, education, and others. The available placement options will vary from year to year depending on site/practice educator availability. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  72. PHRM_V 499 (1) Comprehensive Examination

    Assessment of skills in the clinical problem-solving process. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other coursework. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  73. PHRM_V 520 (3) Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  74. PHRM_V 521 (3) Evidence-Informed Decision-Making in Healthcare

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  75. PHRM_V 522 (6) Contemporary Leadership Issues in Pharmacy

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  76. PHRM_V 523 (3) Leadership in Pharmacy Education

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  77. PHRM_V 524 (3) Pharmacy Leadership Seminar

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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